Instead of anybody in midfield. We need some young fresh legs in there and he has proved himself to be a competent player. Dads Army are not cutting it
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75 | Nico O'Reilly - 2024/25
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ChicagoBlue
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The Devil you know…Instead of anybody in midfield. We need some young fresh legs in there and he has proved himself to be a competent player. Dads Army are not cutting it
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Hes too talented on the ball not to be played further forward where he can do some damage.he is a big talent but what is his best position? he aint a LB.
Only in city though. Every other club actually plays you at your position or your strongest positions at least . He is clearly an 8Hard for youngsters to break into the team, even harder when you’re playing in an unfamiliar position.
I think the best thing is Pep is showing faith in him. Has he had good games at left back? Sure. Is he a left back, clearly not.
Get through this disaster of a season, have some outgoings in the summer and I think then we will see Nico in the middle.
Get through this disaster of a season, have some outgoings in the summer and I think then we will see Nico in the middle.
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That's the point though - he gets into the team on current form. De Bruyne, Foden, Gundogan, Bernardo simply don't.Exactly, which when coupled with getting caught on the wrong side of the ball on multiple United possessions, became an increasing liability.
I’d rather have the best players for the occasion…regardless of age, race, haircut, tattoos, or quality of WAG. The end.
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Can you point to a midfield performance that suggests that???That's the point though - he gets into the team on current form. De Bruyne, Foden, Gundogan, Bernardo simply don't.
He’s getting into the team because he can TRANSITION into midfield, but has LB responsibilities.
No LB responsibilities, no game…just like Nunes!!
Don’t forget, he’s a young kid trying to break into a midfield with some of the best players in the world! Give him time.
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I thought he was a bit naive and casual on a few occasions on Sunday which coughed up possession but there’s no doubting the lad has potential.
sir baconface
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While we rebuild around Gundo, Bernardo, Kovacic and Lewis.Will be brilliant seeing him in Chelsea’s team next season ;)
(Just joshing…I think.)
Here’s hoping the new DoF will bring a really positive attitude to youth development, be assertive, and not allow good uns to be under-utilised.We need to have some common sense as a football club with this guy and HOLD ONTO HIM
dadnlad
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why is he picking team from here on inWhile we rebuild around Gundo, Bernardo, Kovacic and Lewis.
(Just joshing…I think.)
Here’s hoping the new DoF will bring a really positive attitude to youth development, be assertive, and not allow good uns to be under-utilised.
oakiecokie
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Amended.Can you point to a midfield performance that suggests that???
He’s getting into the team because he can TRANSITION into midfield, but has LB responsibilities.
No LB responsibilities, no game…just like Nunes!!
Don’t forget, he’s a young kid trying to break into a midfield with some WHO WERE the best players in the world! Give him time.
sir baconface
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why is he picking team from here on in
No, but he holds collective executive responsibility for good use of playing resources. That includes influencing the manager and vice versa. Do you find that a strange concept?
Not really. He is no more talented than Barca's current left back.Hes too talented on the ball not to be played further forward where he can do some damage.
And there are no rules that says a left back has to be bereft of technical skills. He is talented. But not 'too' talented.
Not really. He is no more talented than Barca's current left back.
And there are no rules that says a left back has to be bereft of technical skills. He is talented. But not 'too' talented.
Agreed. Different world though playing in the centre of the pitch with everything going on all around you. He's used to that at a youth level, but I have no idea if he has the awareness or the sureness of touch to cope in amongst that.
He's doing well enough for now though being an option on the left.
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Unnecessary edit. Sergio is long past his prime, but will always be world class, just like David Silva, Yaya Toure, Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne…Amended.
Yes, this season has been a bridge too far to include them all in the same team at once, as I discussed regarding the midfield against United. However, Nico was never going to be the person to replace Kova (Gonzales) or Gundo (Grealish) or Bernardo (Doku/Savinho) or even KDB (McAteer) in that team.
He plays because he can fill in at LB. The end. For now.
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My point being that the current midfield of KDB,Gundo and Silva were world class at one time and yes they will always be remembered in that capacity but Nico deserves a chance now, given more minutes in that midfield, as he`s proven to be one of the most consistent players at the moment.Something that you cant say those current three are, nor have been this season.Unnecessary edit. Sergio is long past his prime, but will always be world class, just like David Silva, Yaya Toure, Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne…
Yes, this season has been a bridge too far to include them all in the same team at once, as I discussed regarding the midfield against United. However, Nico was never going to be the person to replace Kova (Gonzales) or Gundo (Grealish) or Bernardo (Doku/Savinho) or even KDB (McAteer) in that team.
He plays because he can fill in at LB. The end. For now.
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He’s been fairly consistent AT RIGHT BACK, not taking the place of an established midfielder. Take a midfielder out of the equation and all of a sudden the load looks distinctly heavier.My point being that the current midfield of KDB,Gundo and Silva were world class at one time and yes they will always be remembered in that capacity but Nico deserves a chance now, given more minutes in that midfield, as he`s proven to be one of the most consistent players at the moment.Something that you cant say those current three are, nor have been this season.
oakiecokie
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He’s been fairly consistent AT RIGHT BACK, not taking the place of an established midfielder. Take a midfielder out of the equation and all of a sudden the load looks distinctly heavier.
I think you`ll find that Nico O. has been playing more of a left back than a right back ;(He’s been fairly consistent AT RIGHT BACK, not taking the place of an established midfielder. Take a midfielder out of the equation and all of a sudden the load looks distinctly heavier.
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Indeed. My mistake, albeit the sentiment is clear.I think you`ll find that Nico O. has been playing more of a left back than a right back ;(
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